Simplício is a 306 MW hydro power plant located in Brazil. View location, capacity, and technical details.
Installed
Year online
Operator
Coordinates
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Technical Details
- Fuel Type
- Hydroelectric
- Capacity
- 306 MW
- Commissioned
- 2013
- Status
- Operational
- Owner
- Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais (CEMIG)
- Country
- Brazil
- Coordinates
- -21.921, -42.790
Carbon Footprint
tonnes / year
over ~80 yrs
Est. gCO2/kWh
Annual emissions equivalent to
Renewable source — life-cycle emissions only (materials/construction), no direct combustion. Open calculator
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About this plant
Simplício is a hydro power station located in Brazil, contributing a substantial 305.7 MW to the country’s energy generation capacity. Commissioned in 2013, this facility utilizes the natural flow of water to produce electricity, employing sophisticated hydroelectric technology that maximizes efficiency and output. With its coordinates at -21.9211, -42.7903, Simplício is strategically positioned to support the Brazilian energy grid, playing an essential role in balancing supply and demand in a country where hydroelectric power is a primary energy source. The operational context of Simplício reflects Brazil’s commitment to renewable energy, as the nation continues to invest in infrastructure that harnesses its vast water resources. This power plant not only enhances energy security for local communities but also aligns with Brazil’s national policies aimed at increasing the share of renewables in the energy mix, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting sustainable development. Simplício stands as a testament to Brazil’s ongoing efforts to leverage its natural resources responsibly and efficiently.
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